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GREENWOOD, S.C.—When it comes to building businesses and communities, Kay Self knows what it takes to make ideas thrive. A Greenwood business leader and advocate for regional economic growth, Self has spent her career helping organizations and entrepreneurs turn vision into reality. Now, she’s bringing that wealth of experience to Lander University as the institution’s executive-in-residence, where she will mentor students, share insights from her years in economic development and inspire the next generation of business innovators and leaders. “I am deeply honored to serve as executive-in-residence at Lander University’s College of Business and Technology,” said Self, executive director of VisionGreenwood, a nonprofit organization formed in 2021 to strengthen Greenwood’s future through strategic investments in economic vitality, innovation and quality of life. “What I value most about this role is the opportunity to share real-world experiences to students at Lander University and help them discover how their talents can shape the world around them,” she said. “At the same time, I see this as a two-way exchange: I look forward to learning from the students – their fresh perspectives, their energy and their vision for the future.” Executive-in-residence programs are vital to universities, such as Lander, which have strong business and leadership programs. Self is the first person to be appointed as executive-in-residence for a full academic year, said Dr. Lloyd Willis, dean of Lander’s College of Business and Technology.
